Ampverse DMI announced Samsung as Official Title Sponsor of College Rivals Season 3, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra featuring in all on-ground gameplay and content integrations. India’s largest collegiate esports IP expands to over 70 colleges across 20 cities, introducing Samsung’s flagship device to competitive student gamers nationwide.
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Delivers 40% Performance Boost
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, marking the most powerful iteration in the Galaxy S series. The customized processor delivers 40% performance boost in NPU, 37% in CPU, and 30% in GPU compared to previous generations, addressing gamers’ demands for stable performance and fast response times.
| Partnership Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Role | Official Title Sponsor |
| Featured Device | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| Tournament Reach | 70+ colleges, 20+ cities |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| NPU Boost | 40% performance increase |
| CPU Boost | 37% performance increase |
| GPU Boost | 30% performance increase |
| Display | 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2x, 120Hz |
| Heat Management | 40% larger vapour chamber |
| Gaming Features | Advanced Ray Tracing, Vulkan Engine |
Aditya Babbar, Vice President of MX Business at Samsung India, emphasized that Samsung collaborated closely with Qualcomm engineers to customize the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for exceptional speed while preventing overheating during intense gaming sessions. The 6.9-inch immersive Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with anti-reflective coating and 120Hz refresh rate caters to gamers seeking the best experience.
Advanced AI and Ray Tracing Elevate Gameplay
The Galaxy S25 series incorporates advanced AI image processing with ProScaler achieving up to 43% improvement in display image scaling quality. Samsung’s mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) embedded within the processor enhances display power efficiency, extending gaming sessions.
According to Samsung India, Galaxy S25 Ultra includes Advanced Ray Tracing and Vulkan Engine that enhances game performance by improving graphics rendering and computing workloads for true-to-life experiences. Enhanced heat dissipation with 40% larger vapour chamber and tailored thermal interface material ensures smooth operation during intensive usage.
Campus Esports Becomes Talent Pipeline
Charlie Baillie, Co-Founder and CEO of Ampverse, remarked that as competitive gaming becomes integral to youth culture in India, Samsung’s technology sets new benchmarks for campus esports. Introducing student gamers to Galaxy S25 Ultra strengthens the talent pipeline, elevates grassroots competitiveness, and creates aspirational platforms for India’s next generation of esports athletes.
For more on collegiate esports growth, Shivashish Chatterjee, Co-founder of DMI Group, expressed excitement extending their deep Samsung relationship to the College Rivals platform. As committed supporters of India’s rapidly growing esports ecosystem, they look forward when a million college students nationwide have paths to discovery and stardom.
This season introduces additional qualifiers and new team-based BGMI formats, intensifying competition and enhancing participant experiences across India’s collegiate gaming landscape.
FAQs
What processor powers the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for gaming?
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy with 40% NPU, 37% CPU, and 30% GPU performance boosts.
How many colleges will College Rivals Season 3 reach?
The tournament expands to over 70 colleges across 20 cities throughout India.
